EIN 53-0116355

National Society of the Sons of the American American Revolution

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
33
Year formed
1906
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution fosters patriotism and educates the membership and public about the American Revolution. The organization uses education outreach to perpetuate knowledge of our founding documents and stories of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, tragedy, and triumph of the patriots who achieved independence. Additionally, it supports genealogy research related to the history and people of the period 1750-1800. Through this research, members prove they are lineal descendants of an ancestor who was unfailing in their service during that time.
Related structure
National Society of the Sons of the American American Revolution is a parent organization to a group of 586 other organizations.
Also known as...
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Total revenues
$11,398,282
2022
Total expenses
$2,731,968
2022
Total assets
$25,581,596
2022
Num. employees
33
2022

Program areas at National Society of the Sons of the American American Revolution

Patriotic - the organization inspires the community with the principles on which our nation was founded by participating in civic and patriotic events with color guards that wear revolutionary war uniforms. the organization provides recognition for public service by presenting thousands of awards each year to law enforcement officers, public safety officers and other citizens who exemplify the best civic traditions of our nation.
Education - education outreach is used to perpetuate knowledge of our founding documents and stories of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, tragedy, and triumph of the patriots who achieved the independence of the American people in the belief that these stories are universal ones of man's eternal struggle against tyranny, relevant to all time, and will inspire and strengthen each succeeding generation as it too is called upon to defend our freedoms on the battlefield and in our public institutions. the organization supports youth award contests that promote character and foster civic responsibility.
Genealogy - the organization supports research and presentations related to the history and people of the period 1750-1800. Through genealogy research, organization members prove they are lineal descendants of an ancestor who was at all times unfailing in loyalty to, and rendered active service in the cause of American independence. the organization helps preserves these membership applications along with records relating to the events leading up to and during the American Revolution.

Who funds National Society of the Sons of the American American Revolution

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Sar FoundationTo Assist the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution in Educating the Public About the American Revolution and Promoting Patriotism.$8,830,456
VA Society Sons Of The American RevolutionLiberty Tree$25,000
California Society of the Sons of the American RevolutionDonation From the State Society Sar To the Sar Education Center and Museum$17,760
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at National Society of the Sons of the American American Revolution

NameTitleCompensation
Michael James ElstonChancellor General$0
Bill FinleyPresident
Donald ShawExecutive Director$72,942
Wayne HowardPresident
Megan KrebsDirector of Finance$74,131
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for National Society of the Sons of the American American Revolution

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,439,808
Program services$461,760
Investment income and dividends$204,271
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$750
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$104,864
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$178,441
Miscellaneous revenues$8,388
Total revenues$11,398,282

Form 990s for National Society of the Sons of the American American Revolution

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-01990View PDF
2021-122022-09-01990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122019-08-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 23 new personnel
September 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,830,456 from The Sar Foundation
May 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 59 new personnel
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $749,669 from The Sar Foundation
May 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCommunity service nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
809 W Main St
Louisville, KY 40202
Metro area
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
County
Jefferson County, KY
Website URL
sar.org/ 
Phone
(502) 589-1776
Facebook page
SARFoundation 
IRS details
EIN
53-0116355
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1906
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S80: Community Service Clubs
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
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